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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.54, 363.34 and 259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.54, 363.34 and 259.16 is: 360.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.54 : 363.34 = 259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.54/363.34 = 259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.54x = 363.34 × 259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.54x = 94,161.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,161.38/261.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.03

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